My old Airdyne seems really loud after a long period of not using it. Could it be that the chain needs oiling? How do I do this?
14440
Put some heavy weight household oil on it. Nothing fancy like Teflon oil since the bike isn't going out in the rain. Put a big throw rug under the bike in case it throws some oil droplets when you use it.
14441
Mine doesn't do that, and I'm not a mechanic. Lubrication sounds reasonable, but I don't know. Sorry.
14442
I have a airdyne I purchased in 1992. It is also loud when pedaling ,I have 38,000 miles on it and have replaced several wedge pins and crank brackets over the years. I completely disassembled it and lubricated and adjusted everything. the bottom bracket is good. It was quieter for several days and is getting louder each ride! I'm at a loss how to quiet it down.I just shut my door and crank up my headphones.
14443
Sorry I don't know but sure don't see the harm in it. Mine is just over 2 years and use it often.
816095
Yes it is. My situation is the same as yours. The older motor was much louder this should help.
539117
yes. mine sways and creaks regularly in the breeze, I'm thinking of oiling it.
1311700
Your question is a little vague but I will assume you are having the same problem I had. Namely, the chain flying off or jamming. Note it is VERY important to frequently oil the front cog (the one with the spikes on it at the tip of the blade). There are two holes at the front in order to do this. HOWEVER, there appears to be a manufacturing / design / manufacturing quality problem that Husqvarna are not owning up to with the bearings on the front cog. With the chain removed, the front cog SHOULD turn relatively smoothly. Mine did not despite regular (almost every log cut) oiling. I bought a new blade and had the problem with the chain seizing and/or just flying off. My local dealer had an old blade which I have used without the problem ever since. And you are using the correct bar and chain oil I assume... with the wrong viscosity you will have problems.
489564
I just checked my WORX chain saw. Much to my surprise it leaked over the last 6 months a significant amount of oil . I had it sitting in a big pan with handle up where any oil leaked would accumulate. This was the case with a 20 year old Craftsman electric saw also. So I guess this is normal. We have to live with it. I had not used the saw for at least 6 months.
500412
Mine squeaked when turning the crank, so to quiet it down, I rubbed some candle wax on the circular wood surface in contact with the bottom of the metal turn crank (the metal surface rubs on the wood surface when the crank is turned).
1619667
The owners manual states that the sprocket in the bar needs lubrication, but I don't recall it mentioning the drive sprocket. Everything is pretty well oiled by the chain lube.
486365
I'd send it back if you can--I've had mine for a while and it oscillates just fine with no noise other than WD40 I wouldn't know what to do to it.
1042938
I make sure to place lube on the track and I sprayed WD40 were the "pedals" can be adjusted. I also took the plastic covering off were the arms attach and realized it was the source of some of the noise. I WD40'd that area and replaced the covers. The noise or grinding sound stopped. Occassionally I still spray WD40 on the pedals. Ultimately you can call in the warranty folks for some troubleshooting if it is still a problem for you. I have had my elliptical for over a year and aside from the occassional noise it gets a lot of use!
1058696
maybe some of the noise but not oil canning it self. .if you are asking about reduction in noise it should help!?
96347
I actually didn't know there was such description. I have been using it for over an hour without any problem. I have been lubricating the contraption to get rid of the squeaky noise, perhaps that helped.
799450
I have the same issue with mine. Other than the sand noise in the wheel, I think the manufacturer needs to grease the ball bearing of the axle. I don' t know if some manufacturers do that on purpose, but whenever you starting hearing those noises, the bike won' t be too long before the bike breaks down. In the old days, I used to fixing bikes, that is how I know about the issue. But if you are not a heavy user, I think it will be ok for a while. Good luck!
193919
Unfortunately just about all chain saws will appear to leak oil when not in use because the chain and bar are saturated with oil during use to help prevent wear. I recommend storing it in a plastic bag with some paper towels under it to absorb any dripping oil. I absolutely love the Greenworks battery powered saw. You can use it immediately when needed.
1547515
Unfortunately, I think this is somewhat normal. I had one bike that was really loud, and only got louder as the faster I peddled. Sent the bike back and the new bike also makes noise from the belt and drive train. I think this is normal and is poor quality of this sunny bike model.
1151724
Mine worked well for over a year. I like it and use it a lot but the squeak is starting to become unbearable. I've been using WD40 and it will help for a while. Also, it doesn't squeak immediately most times but only after I've been on it for a while. I'll try tighten the screws again and possibly try silicone as well.
1119747
It really depends where the sound is coming from if it is coming from the back flywheel your out of luck but if it is coming from a hindge any lubricant should do the job. If not it is a low quality machine and is expected
980867
Spray a little wd40 on it after use. They make an oil. But that works just fine